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What suppliers can do mid-contract to future-proof their negotiations

Strategic Account Management Association

This article discusses what you, as a supplier, can do mid-contract to make your upcoming negotiations more successful. From winning the deal to kicking off, or from moving a project into a new stage of development, suppliers can become distanced from the actual work and, therefore, from the relationship with the customer.

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Stakeholder Mastery 3.0 – The Six Steps You Must Take

Jermaine Edwards

In 2016 I wrote a post on the five foundation steps for stakeholder management success in key account management, that was well received and guided lots of leaders. Our contacts and stakeholders just aren’t making decisions – How do we deal with their disengagement and getting pushed back and back while they still expect more from us?

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Stakeholder Management: A Must Read Guide

Arpedio

Stakeholder Management: A Must Read Guide ← Back to blog Stakeholder management refers to the process of identifying, understanding, and engaging with individuals or groups who have a stake or interest in a project, initiative, or organization. What is Stakeholder Management? What is a stakeholder? What is a stakeholder?

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Unlock Business Potential with Effective Stakeholder Mapping?

Arpedio

Unlock Business Potential with Effective Stakeholder Mapping Improve your critical stakeholder relationships ← Back to blog As businesses strive to achieve growth and success, many overlook the untapped potential of effective stakeholder mapping. We will also highlight the tools and techniques available for stakeholder mapping.

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Back to the Future: F2F selling is returning, but virtual selling is here to stay

Strategic Account Management Association

COVID-19 has accelerated a trend already underway toward increased virtual interactions between customers and their suppliers. The ability to uncover customer needs, develop solutions, communicate value propositions and negotiate effectively doesn’t vanish just because a salesperson can’t meet her customer face to face.

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10 New Capture Strategy Tips to Keep Clients & Avoid Competitive Bids

Account Manager Tips

Capture Strategy Tips A capture strategy identifies how to position organizations as the supplier of choice and convince clients to renew without considering alternatives. Improve communication. Create contact plans to keep in touch with key stakeholders in your company and your client's. Be a preferred or exclusive supplier.

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The Three Pillars of Leadership

Vantage Partners

The leader of others leads teams and drives performance by communicating in ways that motivates, inspires, and builds trust. The leader of the business navigates the organization and across its external landscape of partners, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholder relationships.